Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist

Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist - North Vancouver

Carlson Construction Group proudly owned and operated by the Carlson family celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021. As a distinguished contractor Carlson specializes in heavy civil industrial marine and deep foundation services. Recognized as one of the largest specialty contractors in British Columbia by Business in Vancouvers annual rankings our group of companies includes Brymark Installations Group Corwest Fabrications Vancouver Pile Driving and VP Foundations. To learn more about us visit theCarlson Construction Group.

Build Careers. Shape Experiences. Drive Growth.

At Carlson Construction Group our people are the foundation of everything we build. As one of British Columbias leading construction organizations we deliver complex industrial marine civil and infrastructure projects through our family of companies. As we continue to grow were looking for a driven and people-focused Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist to attract top talent and create exceptional employee experiences from day one.

This is a dynamic opportunity for an HR professional who thrives on connecting with people building strong talent pipelines and ensuring every new hire receives a welcoming and engaging start to their career with Carlson Construction Group.

About the Role

The Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment and leading the onboarding experience across Carlson Construction Group and its subsidiaries.

This role partners closely with hiring managers and operational leaders to identify talent needs attract high-quality candidates coordinate hiring activities and ensure the successful integration of new employees into the organization. The successful candidate will serve as a key ambassador for our culture and employer brand while delivering a best-in-class candidate and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for salaried hourly field co-op and professional positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Create compelling job advertisements and promote opportunities through various recruitment channels.
• Source candidates through job boards LinkedIn Recruiter employee referrals networking events and industry associations.
• Screen resumes conduct preliminary interviews and assess candidate qualifications.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication throughout the selection process.
• Prepare offer letters and support offer negotiations.
• Contribute to compensation and benefits administration including salary benchmarking and compensation structure alignment.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Monitor labour market trends and identify innovative recruitment strategies.
• Promote Carlson Construction Groups employer brand through candidate interactions and recruitment initiatives.

On boarding & Employee Experience

• Lead the onboarding process from offer acceptance through successful employee integration.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements and onboarding documentation.
• Facilitate new employee orientations and welcome sessions.
• Collaborate with IT Payroll Safety and Operations teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Coordinate workstation setup system access equipment allocation and site access requirements.
• Monitor onboarding progress and ensure completion of all onboarding activities.
• Write new hire welcome announcements and other employee lifecycle communications.
• Facilitate the 90-day probationary review process in partnership with new hires and hiring managers.
• Continuously enhance onboarding programs to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Maintain accurate employee records and recruitment documentation.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees on HR-related matters providing timely guidance and support.

Human Resources Support

• Support employee engagement initiatives recognition programs performance review and company events.
• Coordinate and support internal and external training and development programs.
• Track and analyze HR metrics providing insights and reports to support data-driven decision-making.
• Contribute to HR projects programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

Human Resources Support

• Maintain accurate employee records and recruitment documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation and company policies.
• Support employee engagement initiatives recognition programs and company events.
• Assist with workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Promote an inclusive respectful and positive workplace culture.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

Qualifications

Required

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of recruitment talent acquisition onboarding or HR experience.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment.
• Strong interviewing relationship-building and candidate assessment skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Exceptional writing skills with strong intuition capable of crafting compelling communications accurately assessing candidate suitability and exercising sound judgment in fast-paced recruitment and HR environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel Outlook and Teams.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for construction industrial manufacturing engineering or skilled trades environments.
• Working knowledge of employment standards HR best practices and recruitment legislation in British Columbia.
• Experience supporting compensation and benefits administration including salary benchmarking and market research.
• Familiarity with HRIS Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience coordinating onboarding programs across multiple business units
• Experience creating employee communications welcome announcements newsletters or employer branding content.
• Exposure to employee engagement recognition and retention initiatives.
• Experience organizing company events training programs and employee development activities.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HR metrics.
• Working knowledge of payroll processes and employee records management.
• Experience supporting co-op internship apprenticeship or early-career recruitment programs.
• Experience using social media and digital marketing tools to support recruitment campaigns.

What Will Make You Successful

• A passion for creating exceptional candidate and employee experiences.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive solutions-oriented approach and a high level of professionalism.
• The ability to balance attention to detail with a strong sense of urgency.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in helping people succeed.

Salary: $70000 - $85000 per annum

The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on jobrelated factors including relevant experience years of experience qualifications internal equity and Carlson Construction Groups compensation policy.

Whats in it for you

• Competitive Compensation Competitive base salary company-paid RRSP contributions and bonus eligibility
• Grow Your Career Professional development mentorship and ongoing learning opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedule Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home each week.
• Time to Recharge 14 statutory holidays per calendar year
• Comprehensive Benefits A competitive benefits program supporting your health and well-being
• Annual Fitness & Movement Stipend Supporting your physical health and well-being
• Connected Culture cohesive team created through regular team-building sessions
• LongTerm Opportunity Build your future with a proud BCbased family-owned company that invests in its people

Work Arrangement:

• A hybridschedule consisting of four days in the office and one day working from home per week.

How to Apply:

Join us and be a part of a project that makes a difference! Apply now and take the next step in your career with Carlson Construction Group.

Important Notice:

CCG does not accept unsolicited résumés from agencies and is not responsible for any fees related to them. Agencies should not submit résumés in response to this posting to CCG employees or any associated company location.

Compensation Notice

The compensation range provided for this position is intended as a general guideline. The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on several job-related factors includingexperience years of relevant experience qualifications skills internal equity considerations and Carlson Construction Groups compensation policies and practices.

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